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Practical IT guidance for institutions

Buying guides, procurement know-how, and technology planning for schools, colleges, government departments, and offices across Amravati and Vidarbha.

Buyer's Guide

Grey-Market or Genuine? How to Buy a New Laptop in India That Keeps Its Warranty (2026)

In 2026 the sticker price matters less than whether your new laptop keeps a valid India warranty. Three traps quietly cost buyers that protection: grey-market imports, opened units sold as sealed, and marketplace fraud. This guide shows how to sidestep all three.

15 Jul 2026 7 min read

Buyer's Guide

The No-Nonsense Student Laptop Buying Guide (India, 2026): Specs, Budget & What Actually Lasts

Every year thousands of students and parents get stuck on the same "best laptop under ₹50k" question. Here's the plain-English version — the specs that matter, the traps to skip, and how to buy one that lasts all of college.

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IT Planning

Windows 10 Is End-of-Life: What Indian Schools, Offices & Departments Must Do in 2026

Support for Windows 10 ended on 14 October 2025 — and India has one of the world's largest Windows 10 install bases still running. Here's the security, compliance, and budget reality for institutional fleets in 2026.

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Procurement

How to Procure Computers for a School or Government Department in India — GeM, Tenders, Funding & GST (2026)

A practical 2026 walkthrough for public institutions in India: where the funding comes from (Samagra Shiksha, PMKVY), the GeM marketplace, tender basics, OEM authorisation, and the GST maths.

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Buyer's Guide

Building a 2026 Computer Lab in India: The Specs (and the ₹) That Actually Matter

Cut through the jargon. Here are the desktop and laptop specifications worth paying for in 2026 — indicative Indian price bands, the memory-price surge to plan around, and the specs you can skip.

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